Olivia Winnett

Olivia Winnett represents providers and health care organizations in complex civil litigation, government investigations and regulatory disputes. Drawing on experience in professional liability, employment and broader commercial matters, Olivia works at the intersection of health care and litigation — helping clients respond to legal challenges that carry operational, reputational and legal risk. She collaborates across teams to craft tailored strategies and drive practical resolutions in high-stakes environments.

Olivia brings valuable trial experience to her managed care litigation practice, having defended a healthcare professional in a multi-day jury trial. In that role, she worked closely with the client, expert witnesses and a multidisciplinary legal team — skills which she now leverages to support health care providers and organizations navigating complex disputes. Her collaborative approach and deep understanding of the pressures facing medical landscapes inform her commitment to achieving strategic, client-focused outcomes.

Education

Belmont University College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude)
- Belmont Law Review, Associate Editor
- Academic Excellence Awards in Administrative Law, Evidence, Professional Responsibility, Wills & Trusts and Insurance Law
- Bruin Scholarship Recipient
- Student Bar Association Class Senator
Miami University (B.A., cum laude)
- Economics
- Economics Scholar Award Recipient

Bar Admission

Tennessee

Court Admissions

All State Courts, Tennessee
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee

Professional Affiliations

Nashville Bar Association
Nashville Bar Association, Young Lawyer’s Division
American Inns of Court, Belmont University College of Law Chapter

Publications

All Publications

Federal Agencies Finalize Long-Pending No Surprises Act IDR Operations Rule

Key Takeaways Federal agencies have finalized the No Surprises Act federal IDR Operations rule after more than two years, with effectiveness tied to Federal Register publication. The final rule governs key operational steps in the federal IDR process for out-of-network payment disputes, but does not change the substantive standard IDR entities apply when selecting between offers. The rule lowers the administrative fee to $15 while making the federal IDR process more formal and documentation-driven. Payors will also face new disclosure, remittance-code, registry, open negotiation and IDR response requirements. Providers and facilities should prepare for implementation while watching for agency guidance and federal IDR portal updates. The final rule does not announce a new formal comment period, but implementation may create opportunities for facility

2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for health care reimbursement. From major CMS payment rules to evolving disclosure requirements, AI scrutiny, and mounting pressure on providers across the care continuum, the 2026 Health Care Reimbursement Newsletter highlights the developments you need to understand now to stay ahead. In this issue: 2025 Wrap-Up: Key CMS Enrollment Changes and Disclosure Developments What Hospitals & ASCs Need to Know About the 2026 Outpatient Prospective Payment and ASC Final Rule Durable Medical Equipment Update 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Highlights Forecasting Medicaid Challenges for Providers in 2026 Rural Health Providers Face a Tough Financial Road in 2026 – Will the Rural Health Transformation Program Save Them? Medicare Advantage Reimbursement Implications from the 2027 Proposed Rule Looking Ahead to 2026: CMS